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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.06, 1,222.86 and 755.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.06, 1,222.86 and 755.31 is: 1,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.06 : 1,222.86 = 755.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.06/1,222.86 = 755.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.06x = 1,222.86 × 755.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.06x = 923,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,638.39/816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.83

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